DECISION

1.            To agree the draft six month progress update (Appendix 1) for submission to the Commissioners on 9th September;

2.            To note that the progress report will be updated to reflect the latest position prior to consideration by the Commissioners on 9th September, before submission to the Secretary of State.

Action by:

SERVICE HEAD CORPORATE STRATEGY AND EQUALITY (L. RUSSELL)

The Mayor introduced the report highlighting its role in monitoring the progress of the Council in meeting the Best Value requirements.

Stephen Halsey, Head of Paid Service, highlighted the progress report and that it could be updated if required following consultation with the Mayor and Cabinet Members and before submission to the Secretary of State.

The Mayor noted the pre-scrutiny questions and agreed the recommendations as set out.

RESOLVED

1.            To agree the draft six month progress update (Appendix 1) for submission to the Commissioners on 9th September;

2.            To note that the progress report will be updated to reflect the latest position prior to consideration by the Commissioners on 9th September, before submission to the Secretary of State.